San Antonio-The Wonder of Texas’ Native Plants

Government Canyon State Natural Area 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX, United States

Do you want to know more about the Native Plants in NW Bexar County?  If so, join Texas Parks on Saturday April 2nd  from 10 AM until around Noon for a fairly easy hike (about 1.5 miles round trip) over gentle terrain. We will discuss how local geology has contributed to the extensive biodiversity across the […]

San Antonio-Texas Water 2022

Henry B. Gonzalez Center 900 E Market St., San Antonio, TX, United States

Texas Water is the joint annual conference of the Water Environment Association of Texas and the Texas Section American Water Works Association. The conference is celebrating it's 26th year as the Largest Regional Water Conference in the U.S.© and caters to professionals in the wastewater and water industry, including water quality engineers, treatment plant technicians, scientists, government officials, […]

San Antonio-Birding Outing

Government Canyon State Natural Area 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX, United States

Members of the Government Canyon Activities Committee welcome anyone interested in our feathered friends for a birding outing at the Natural Area on Saturday April 9th from 8:00am to 11:00am.  Learn about the fun and excitement of birding, including tips on using binoculars, cameras, field guides and sound recordings. Bring your own equipment or let […]

The Story of Government Canyon

Government Canyon State Natural Area 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX, United States

Everything You Want to Know About San Antonio's Largest Natural Area Join site interpreter John Koepke from 9am-10am at our brand new amphitheatre and learn about the history of San Antonio’s largest State Natural Area. Discover the origin of the name “Government Canyon,” why trails have the names that they do, the difference between a […]

Online-Discussion with Sarah Schlessinger of the Texas Water Foundation TREAD Talk

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Sarah Rountree Schlessinger is the CEO of Texas Water Foundation. She previously worked in groundwater policy and regulation, and has experience with international nonprofits and disaster response. We will be discussing the need for understanding the cycle of water and how land stewardship is key in preserving this resource. Click to register here.

Austin-Spring Native Plant Sale

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX, United States

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is hosting their Spring Native Plant Sale! This sale features a variety of Texas natives, including perennial and annual flowers, grasses, wetland plants, shrubs and trees. Native plants conserve water; lower mowing costs; provide habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife; protect and enrich soil; and reduce the use of […]

Online – Ground Water with Robert Mace TREAD Talk

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The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) anticipates that municipal water need — the amount by which demand exceeds supply — will rise by 568 percent by 2070, leaving the state’s cities in need of 3.4 million additional acre-feet of water in the absence of increased supplies or more restricted use. That’s more than three times […]